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Adaptive splitter actuator engagement force control

US5970810A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1926
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A control system for controlling splitter jaw clutch (88) engagement and disengagement forces during a splitter section (16B) shift. The splitter section is shifted by a variable force splitter actuator (142) and is preferably capable of asserting at least a low, medium and high force to the splitter jaw clutch members.

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